Mothers for Plumbers: Changing the Conversation Around Careers
In today’s Daily Telegraph opinion piece (p25), Nathaniel Smith, CEO of Master Plumbers NSW, calls for a “Mothers for Plumbers” movement to reshape how we talk about careers in the trades.
Parents, especially mums, are often the strongest influence on their children’s career decisions. For many successful plumbers, the turning point came when their mother first suggested: “Have you thought about becoming a plumber?”
Do you have a story where a parent helped shape your career in the trades? We’d love to hear it. Sharing your story could help shift attitudes and inspire a new generation.
Let’s celebrate the mums who helped build careers and help build Australia.
READ THE ARTICLE HERE




